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Adam Sandler's quote: “I can’t run a company… I can’t even run my own life!” | Source: Getty Images
Adam Sandler's quote: “I can’t run a company… I can’t even run my own life!” | Source: Getty Images

55 Best Adam Sandler Quotes to Remember Why We All Love Him

Roshanak Hannani
Jun 21, 2023
05:00 A.M.
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Everyone has a different favorite Adam Sandler movie. You may like "50 First Dates" with the lovely Drew Barrymore, or you may enjoy his other comedies such as "Grown-Ups." But no matter what you enjoy most, it's clear that this comedian knows what he's doing. Read these 55 best Adam Sandler quotes.

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Adam Sandler reached notoriety when he became a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" in the early '90s, but shortly afterward, he broke out on his own, creating some of the most loved movies in the world.

Some of his best films include "Mr. Deeds," "Happy Gilmore," and "The Waterboy." But make no mistake, Sandler is more than just a comedian. He can truly act, as proven by films like "Uncut Gems," "The Hustle," and "The Meyerowitz Stories."

Aside from being nominated for some of the best awards in Hollywood, Sandler was given the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2023. He has also offered a $250 million deal with Netflix for four movies, so fans will get more from him in the following years. Let's remember the 55 best Adam Sandler quotes.

Adam Sandler's quote: "I grew up cursing a lot. It felt natural. My parents told me to stop." | Source: Getty Images

Adam Sandler's quote: "I grew up cursing a lot. It felt natural. My parents told me to stop." | Source: Getty Images

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The Best Adam Sandler Quotes To Think About Life

"With the amount of money I have, it's difficult raising children the way I was raised." — Adam Sandler

"My movies just kind of sneak up on you. I don't have to worry too much about what everybody is going to say. Anyway, I really don't pay attention to what the world says about my movies. I just care about what my buddies think." — Adam Sandler

"Through my films, I'm eventually trying to one day tell the truth. I don't know if I'm ever going to get there, but I'm slowly letting pieces of myself out there, and then maybe by the time I'm 85, I'll look back and say, 'All right, that about sums it up.'" — Adam Sandler

"I grew up cursing a lot. It felt natural. My parents told me to stop." — Adam Sandler

"When I was younger and did a stand-up gig, it would take me two weeks to recover. Sometimes I'd get so panicked that I would stutter." — Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler's quote: "When I'm around the kids, I feel like I act the most grown-up just because you're supposed to. And I say things, like every other day, that reminds me of my own parents." | Source: Getty Images

Adam Sandler's quote: "When I'm around the kids, I feel like I act the most grown-up just because you're supposed to. And I say things, like every other day, that reminds me of my own parents." | Source: Getty Images

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"I definitely connected to the fact that life gets out of control, and you end up doing things and wishing you were doing other things instead." — Adam Sandler

"I'm not great at bedtime stories. Bedtime stories are supposed to put the kid to sleep. My kid gets riled up, and then my wife has to come in and go, 'All right! Get out of the room.'" — Adam Sandler

"When I got into this, I never thought about reviews. I never thought about what people would say about me, I was just a young guy who was excited to become a comedian and an actor, and I just wanted to get to do what I got to do." — Adam Sandler

"When I'm around the kids, I feel like I act the most grown-up just because you're supposed to. And I say things, like every other day, that remind me of my own parents." — Adam Sandler

"You know, when you don't go on TV and talk about how many women you sleep with, some people in Hollywood that are supposedly 'in the know' start whispering that you're gay. If I were gay, I wouldn't be ashamed to admit it, but I'm not." — Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler's quote: “When I take my kid to school, all the parents stop and stare.” | Source: Getty Images

Adam Sandler's quote: “When I take my kid to school, all the parents stop and stare.” | Source: Getty Images

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“Some might call it luck. I like to call it.. well, luck, I guess. So what?” — Adam Sandler

“You don’t have to lie; just tell her to ignore when I’m lying.” — Adam Sandler

“When I take my kid to school, all the parents stop and stare.” — Adam Sandler

"I mean, I look at my dad. He was twenty when he started having a family, and he was always the coolest dad. He did everything for his kids, and he never made us feel like he was pressured. I know that it must be a great feeling to be a guy like that." — Adam Sandler

“My kids don’t have a trust fund; they have a debt fund.” — Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler's quote: “I don’t know what drives me to succeed…I know I want to always do the best I can. I guess I was maybe in little league baseball as far as I wanted to be good at that. But school, I certainly wasn’t the best at that.” | Source: Getty Images

Adam Sandler's quote: “I don’t know what drives me to succeed…I know I want to always do the best I can. I guess I was maybe in little league baseball as far as I wanted to be good at that. But school, I certainly wasn’t the best at that.” | Source: Getty Images

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"This character feels so much like my brother. He has two children. He has a wife. He works with me. He chooses to stay in New Hampshire because he wants his kids to grow up in the school they started with. He doesn’t want them to lose friends. He is his family’s hero." — Adam Sandler

“I don’t know what drives me to succeed…I know I want to always do the best I can. I guess I was maybe in little league baseball as far as I wanted to be good at that. But school, I certainly wasn’t the best at that.” — Adam Sandler

“Mama says that happiness is from magic rays of sunshine that come down when you’re feeling blue.” — Adam Sandler

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"My comedy is different every time I do it. I don't know what the hell I'm doing." — Adam Sandler

"I've been called a moron since I was about four. My father called me a moron. My grandfather said I was a moron. And a lot of times when I'm driving, I hear I'm a moron. I like being a moron." — Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler's quote: "I sing seriously to my mom on the phone. To put her to sleep, I have to sing 'Maria' from 'West Side Story.' When I hear her snoring, I hang up." | Source: Getty Images

Adam Sandler's quote: "I sing seriously to my mom on the phone. To put her to sleep, I have to sing 'Maria' from 'West Side Story.' When I hear her snoring, I hang up." | Source: Getty Images

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"Kids end up seeing my movies anyway, but some of the mothers get mad at me, so I figured I'd make one that I can't get yelled at for." — Adam Sandler

"I sing seriously to my mom on the phone. To put her to sleep, I have to sing 'Maria' from 'West Side Story.' When I hear her snoring, I hang up." — Adam Sandler

"Most of the stuff I do on the show comes out of me just trying to make my friends laugh." — Adam Sandler

"I think the reason I don't read is because, when I'm reading, I feel like I'm missing out on something else. You know, What are my friends doing? Where's my girlfriend?" — Adam Sandler

"My grandmother used to embarrass me more when she would pick me up from school wearing a big fuzzy hat. I didn't like that." — Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler's quote: "Sometimes I feel like an idiot. But I am an idiot, so it kinda works out.” | Source: Getty Images

Adam Sandler's quote: "Sometimes I feel like an idiot. But I am an idiot, so it kinda works out.” | Source: Getty Images

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"As a kid, I'd go into the bathroom when I was having a tantrum. I'd be in the bathroom crying, studying myself in the mirror. I was preparing for future roles." — Adam Sandler

"When I do stand-up shows at colleges, girls will talk to me after the show, and that always feels good. I like talking to them." — Adam Sandler

"The problem with me, as far as getting married and having a family, is that my comedy is so important to me. So I don't know if I'll ever be as good a dad as my dad." — Adam Sandler

"Sometimes I feel like an idiot. But I am an idiot, so it kinda works out.” — Adam Sandler

“Worrying about your kids is sanity, and being that sane… can drive you nuts.” — Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler's quote: “My sisters are stronger, and my brother's bigger than me.” | Source: Getty Images

Adam Sandler's quote: “My sisters are stronger, and my brother's bigger than me.” | Source: Getty Images

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“I was a big fan of Kurt Russell growing up, and I always wanted to be the modern-day Kurt Russell.” — Adam Sandler

“I’m not comfortable being around too many people. I don’t like being out in public too much, I don’t like going to bars. I don’t like doing celebrity stuff. So most of the characters I play are people who don’t always feel comfortable beyond their small circle of friends.” — Adam Sandler

“My sisters are stronger, and my brother’s bigger than me.” — Adam Sandler

“I’m a big fan of money. I like it, I use it, I have a little. I keep it in a jar on top of my refrigerator. I’d like to put more in that jar. That’s where you come in.” — Adam Sandler

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"Now that I'm a parent, I understand why my father was in a bad mood a lot." — Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler's quote: "Well, we're living in a material world, and I'm a material girl... or boy." | Source: Getty Images

Adam Sandler's quote: "Well, we're living in a material world, and I'm a material girl... or boy." | Source: Getty Images

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"Well, I have a microphone, and you don't, so you will listen to every damn word I have to say!" — Adam Sandler

"Well, we're living in a material world, and I'm a material girl... or boy." — Adam Sandler

"Chemistry can be a good and bad thing. Chemistry is good when you make love with it. Chemistry is bad when you make crack with it." — Adam Sandler

"My name is Adam Sandler. I'm not particularly talented. I'm not particularly good-looking. And yet I'm a multi-millionaire." — Adam Sandler

"I shouldn't be near Vegas and have money in my pocket." — Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler's quote: "I'll continue to make the typical Adam Sandler comedies." | Source: Getty Images

Adam Sandler's quote: "I'll continue to make the typical Adam Sandler comedies." | Source: Getty Images

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"God gave me some weird, beautiful scent that makes men and women go crazy. People compare it to Carvel. It is a whale of a smell." — Adam Sandler

"I've always liked older ladies, ever since my mother would have B'nai B'rith at our house." — Adam Sandler

"I'll continue to make the typical Adam Sandler comedies." — Adam Sandler

“I’d love to punch that guy in the face right now. But I can’t, you know, because I’d get in trouble.” — Adam Sandler

“I got into this tournament for one reason: money. And now I have a new reason: kicking your a**!” — Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler's quote: “Alright, remember, alcohol equals puke equals smelly mess equals nobody likes you.” | Source: Getty Images

Adam Sandler's quote: “Alright, remember, alcohol equals puke equals smelly mess equals nobody likes you.” | Source: Getty Images

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“I can’t run a company… I can’t even run my own life!” — Adam Sandler

“Haven’t you heard? Goofy is the new handsome.” — Adam Sandler

“What? I didn’t break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods because it’s made of wood, and I just thought he should be with his family.” — Adam Sandler

“Alright, remember, alcohol equals puke equals smelly mess equals nobody likes you.” — Adam Sandler

“I immediately said yes for one reason and one reason only….Netflix rhymes with Wet Chicks.” — Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler's quote: “It’s hard to soar with the eagles when you’re surrounded by turkeys.” | Source: Getty Images

Adam Sandler's quote: “It’s hard to soar with the eagles when you’re surrounded by turkeys.” | Source: Getty Images

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“They should name a gender after you. Looking at you doesn’t do it; staring is the only way that makes sense. And trying not to blink so you don’t miss anything…and all of that, and you’re you.” — Adam Sandler

“I prefer musicals because I am the best dancer who ever lived. The best plies, the best sashays, and by far the best-smelling Capezios.” — Adam Sandler

“It’s hard to soar with the eagles when you’re surrounded by turkeys.” — Adam Sandler

“I finished a big book the other day. 421 pages. That’s a lot of coloring when you think about it.” — Adam Sandler

“Of course, I peed my pants. Everyone my age pees their pants. It’s the coolest.” — Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler's quote: "My name is Adam Sandler. I'm not particularly talented. I'm not particularly good-looking. And yet I'm a multi-millionaire." | Source: Getty Images

Adam Sandler's quote: "My name is Adam Sandler. I'm not particularly talented. I'm not particularly good-looking. And yet I'm a multi-millionaire." | Source: Getty Images

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His most recent movies with Netflix include "Murder Mystery" and the sequel, co-starring Jennifer Aniston, who has also been with him in other films like "Just Go With It."

But before his alliance with the "Friends" actress, Sandler was known for sharing the screen with Drew Barrymore. The actress recently posted a throwback photo with Sandler, meaning that they're still close friends.

In truth, the comedian acts like such a regular guy and doesn't seem to fall into the Hollywood stereotype despite his immense net worth. He also has three siblings that prefer to stay away from the movie industry.

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